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I wanted a storage unit near my front door in an industrial style similar to "Restoration Hardware" but couldn't wrap my head around spending $4000. So this is what I came up with for $75 and a little elbow grease. It started with a craigslist find with "some cat scratches" for $15, a little stain, some metal strapping and random connectors from the decking section of my local big box store. Obviously, you won't be able to replicate it exactly but hopefully the technicques I used might inspire your own creation!

This is grrrrrrrrreat! Love the retro look with the attributes of steampunk. <br> <br>My mom did something like this years ago converting console TV's into curio cabinets. <br> <br>The &quot;chicken wire&quot; you used is actually wire mesh. This looks like 1/8&quot;. It also comes in 1/4&quot; and 1/2&quot;.

Thanks, I had that wire mesh stored in my shed for so long, I couldn't remember what it was called. I love the slick modern look of the futuristic fifties but I like the industrial/steampunk to add a little grit, too. Post a pic of what your mom has done if you get a chance.

I haven't seen military boxes but I would guess they are similar style. Thanks for your comment!

I use a wooden case that was used to hold two Howitzer shells as a Gig box for my DJ rig. pretty much raw wood, built for purpose.. nylon rope hand holds.. a simple chest.. <br> <br>also.. I think that cat was angry at that chest.

Cool! Do you DJ heavy metal? Get it? Howitzer shells=heavy metal. OK that was a really lame play on words. :) I didn't ask to see what kind of cat made these scratches since I was afraid they would bring out a jungle cat!

I've been known to break out some old school industrial electronic late night at my halloween shows :D <br>I forgot to mention that the build and re-purpose looks great!

Have ever been military service ?! if you was there you could see lot of heavy box for weapons or other important parts <br> <br>Take care .... Mohammad

NICE!

Awesome! I love how you used odds and ends from different departments to get this look. Thanks for sharing. <br>

LOVE that you put this armoire on wheels!

awesome!

876-5309!!!!!!!! <br> <br>Very cool!

Cat scratches? From what? A tiger?...Awesome looking cabinet, by the way. I'm planning on making a new bed frame/headboard for my son and I think he'd really like something done in that style.

Post a pic of the bed when you finish, I would love to see it!

Nice job!! This looks very nice!

Thanks!

Really liked the style and now I'm planning my own for my man cave. I voted for you :)

Thanks! I think something in this style will look great in a mancave. Post a pic when you get it finished, 'cause I love to see what other people come up with.

omg, you should enter this into designsponge's before/after thread. http://www.designsponge.com/category/before-and-after <br> <br>would love to see something industrial and toothy like your creation featured there!